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AI data centre projects boost US warehouse demand and rents, real estate company JLL says

AI data centre projects boost US warehouse demand and rents, real estate company JLL says

JLL says AI data centre projects near Dallas/Fort Worth and Washington, DC, are boosting US warehouse demand, lifting average asking rents 3.2% year on year to US$10.55 per square foot in Q3.

Japan’s September exports rise 16.7%, helped by chip demand

Japan’s September exports rise 16.7%, helped by chip demand

Japan’s September exports rose 16.7% year on year, the 13th straight gain, driven by semiconductor and AI-related demand; exports to the US and China also increased.

Malaysia expects tourism fallout from Indonesia haze

Malaysia expects tourism fallout from Indonesia haze

Malaysia’s tourism faces cancellations and fewer bookings as Indonesian wildfire haze disrupts flights and obscures attractions, threatening revenue and 2026 visitor targets.

Commentary: Apple’s iPhone factories won’t make India the next China

Commentary: Apple’s iPhone factories won’t make India the next China

The commentary argues that shifting Apple iPhone production to India will not replicate China’s manufacturing dominance, as India lacks the same ecosystem and scale.

UN experts urge Indian authorities to cease ‘use of excessive force’ to curb protests

UN experts urge Indian authorities to cease ‘use of excessive force’ to curb protests

UN experts urged India to stop excessive force against voter-list protests and called for an independent probe into injuries, ill-treatment and mass detentions.

Iran says Saudi Arabia, Houthis have not answered mediation offer

Iran says Saudi Arabia, Houthis have not answered mediation offer

Iran said Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis have not responded to its offer to mediate talks, while Tehran warned that foreign intervention, including possible Egyptian support for Riyadh, would complicate matters.

Dow leads Wall Street higher, investors focus on healthcare stocks

Dow leads Wall Street higher, investors focus on healthcare stocks

The Dow led Wall Street higher as investors favored value stocks, with healthcare hitting a record high; the S&P 500 rose 0.31% while the Nasdaq slipped 0.03%.

Musk backs SpaceX-Tesla merger as rocket firm turns profit

Musk backs SpaceX-Tesla merger as rocket firm turns profit

Elon Musk backs a SpaceX-Tesla merger after SpaceX reports a net profit, according to Channel NewsAsia.

EU unveils new Arctic strategy in face of US, Russia threats

EU unveils new Arctic strategy in face of US, Russia threats

The EU unveiled a new Arctic strategy to counter threats from the US and Russia.

S’pore, Sweden can learn from each other on social cohesion, competitiveness: President Tharman

S’pore, Sweden can learn from each other on social cohesion, competitiveness: President Tharman

Singapore and Sweden can learn from each other on social cohesion and competitiveness, said President Tharman, highlighting collaboration in high-tech and systemic approaches.

Over 3,000 taxpayers made false claims for employment expenses; IRAS warns of misleading tax advice

Over 3,000 taxpayers made false claims for employment expenses; IRAS warns of misleading tax advice

IRAS warns over 3,000 taxpayers made false employment expense claims, citing misleading tax advice. Penalties include up to 3x tax, jail, or fines.

South-east Asia digital economy to hit US$368 billion GMV in 2026, US$1.1 trillion in 2035: report

South-east Asia digital economy to hit US$368 billion GMV in 2026, US$1.1 trillion in 2035: report

South-east Asia’s digital economy is forecast to reach US$368b GMV in 2026 and US$1.1t by 2035, driven by e-commerce and AI; Singapore leads GenAI adoption.